Em(maj9) chord on guitar
E Minor Major Ninth. Notes: E, G, B, D# and F#.
How to play Em(maj9)
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open low E, G and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: E (the root)Strings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Em(maj9)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 7 position
HardBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
Gb3 · minor third
B5 · perfect fifth
D#7 · major seventh
F#9 · ninth
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Em(maj9) chord?
Em(maj9) (E minor major ninth) is made of five notes: E (root), G (minor third), B (perfect fifth), D# (major seventh) and F# (ninth).
How do you play Em(maj9) on guitar?
The easiest Em(maj9) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is Em(maj9) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major ninth chord sound like?
The m(maj9) extends the minor-major seventh with a ninth, a dark and cinematic chord.